The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0479-2017·Announced 2017-02-22

Teva Recalls Mimvey Lo Tablets Due to Impurity Test Failures

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Mimvey Lo tablets because they failed impurity specifications for norethindrone.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 17,473 cartons of Mimvey Lo (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets USP), 0.5 mg/0.1 mg. The affected product is packaged in 3 blister cards per carton and is available by prescription only. The recall involves Lot # 33809881A (Exp 05/17) and Lot # 33811151A (Exp 08/17).

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurities/degradation specifications, specifically regarding out-of-specification test results for the norethindrone impurity. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments. The product was manufactured by Barr Laboratories, Inc., and manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.

The recalled product

Product
Mimvey Lo (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets USP), 0.5 mg/0.1 mg, 28 tablets per blister card (NDC 0093-5454-18), packaged in 3 blister cards per carton (NDC 0093-5454-62), Rx only, Manufactured By: Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970; Manufactured For: Teva Pharm
Hazard
Affected units
17,473

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot # 33809881A
  • Exp 05/17
  • 33811151A
  • Exp 08/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.